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BUTTONHOLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Buttonholing.

Buttonholing - as a noun

A hole through which buttons are pushed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
button hole

Buttonholing - as a verb

Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lobby12

Example Sentences

"He was buttonholing everyone at the party, desperately trying to sell his product."
"The politician spent most of his campaign buttonholing potential voters."
"The conference attendees were buttonholing the keynote speaker during the networking session."
"She was tired of people buttonholing her at parties and talking nonstop."
"The politician spent the entire event buttonholing potential voters."
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Word Game Points

Is BUTTONHOLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buttonholing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUTTONHOLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is BUTTONHOLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buttonholing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUTTONHOLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is BUTTONHOLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buttonholing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTONHOLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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